Sunderland AFC - Shields Gazette

NO GRUDGE ... says Sunderland's Craig Gardner.

I’ve got no beef with boss, says Sunderland ace Craig Gardner

CRAIG Gardner says he holds no grudges against Martin O’Neill for selling him while manager of Aston Villa.

SUNDAY SERVICE ... Norwich boss Paul Lambert and Newcastle manager Alan Pardew.

Newcastle, Sunderland, Tottenham, Swansea and Norwich switched for TV

BIRDWATCHERS on Tyneside will be more than happy with the news that the Magpies’ games against the Canaries and the Swans have been chosen for live television coverage.

Transfer Rumours Feb 22 update: Demba Ba, Asamoah Gyan, Newcastle, Sunderland, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Leicester

TALK of Demba Ba leaving Newcastle United in a cut-price deal won’t go away, while Asamoah Gyan is being urged to quit Sunderland full-time. Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are also in the news today.

STAR MAN ... Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon in action against Arsenal.

Sunderland ace Stephane Sessegnon in gruelling trip

STEPHANE Sessegnon faces a return trip to Africa just days before next week’s Tyne-Wear derby.

Transfer Rumours Feb 22: Demba Ba, Asamoah Gyan, Newcastle, Sunderland, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea

TALK of Demba Ba leaving Newcastle United in a cut-price deal won’t go away, while Asamoah Gyan is being urged to quit Sunderland full-time. Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are also in the news today.

DRIVING BAN ... for Sunderland's Nicklas Bendtner.

Sunderland ace’s driving ban for ‘topping ton’

SUNDERLAND footballer Nicklas Bendtner was banned from driving for 56 days and fined £660 today after admitting speeding at almost 104mph in his Porsche.

COURT DATE ... for on-loan Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner.

Sunderland ace due in court for speeding

SUNDERLAND football star Nicklas Bendtner was due to appear in court today to be sentenced for speeding.

Transfer Rumours update – February 21: Newcastle United, Sunderland, Manchester United, Arsenal Liverpool, Everton and West Ham, West Brom, Cardiff.

NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew rues missing out on his defensive target, while Sunderland could be set to sell one of their star players. West Ham, Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton and Liverpool are also in the news.

Transfer Rumours update – February 21: Newcastle United, Sunderland, Manchester United, Arsenal Liverpool, Everton and West Ham, West Brom, Cardiff.

NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew rues missing out on his defensive target, while Sunderland could be set to sell one of their star players. West Ham, Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton and Liverpool are also in the news.

DELIGHTED ... Sunderland's James McClean

Ireland call-up is ‘dream come true’ for Sunderland’s James McClean

JAMES McClean admits his call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad is a ‘dream come true’ – but has vowed not to get carried away.

LOAN EXTENSION ... Sunderland's Jordan Pickford.

Sunderland youngster Jordan Pickford extends Quakers deal

ROOKIE Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford has extended his loan spell with cash-strapped strugglers Darlington.

Fans shocked by Quinn’s departure from Sunderland video

NIALL Quinn’s decision to leave Sunderland has shocked football fans in South Tyneside.

CLASS ACT ... that's how David Miliband, right, described Niall Quinn, left, after his departure from Sunderland.

MP pays tribute to ‘class act’ Niall Quinn

SOUTH Shields MP David Miliband has paid tribute to Niall Quinn’s contribution at the Stadium of Light.

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Baggies ace Liam Ridgewell

LIAM Ridgewell realises the challenge West Brom face in ending their home hoodoo against his former boss Martin O’Neill on Saturday.

INJURY WOES ... Sunderland's Titus Bramble.

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble suffers new blow

TITUS BRAMBLE faces at least another month on the sidelines as Sunderland attempt to bring a conclusion to the defender’s injury woes.

Transfer Rumours: Tuesday, February 21

NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew rues missing out on his defensive target, while Sunderland could be set to sell one of their star players. West Ham, Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton and Liverpool are also in the news.

MAN OF THE PEOPLE ... Niall Quinn outside the Stadium of Light.

Cats Eye: Thank You Mr Quinn

THE Quinn is gone, long live the Quinn.

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UP .. .Sunderland's James McClean.

Sunderland winger James McClean gets Republic call

THE Republic of Ireland have confirmed Sunderland winger James McClean and Derby midfielder Paul Green have been called up for next week’s international against the Czech Republic.

Transfer Rumours update: Monday, February 20

IT’S all quiet on the Sunderland and Newcastle fronts, but Chelsea, Wolves Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham and Liverpool are among the clubs making the news today.

ON TARGET ... Kieran Richardson is mobbed by team mates after scoring Sunderland's opening goal during the FA Cup 5th Round clash between Sunderland and Arsenal.

My Wembley dream is on says Sunderland ace Kieran Richardson

KIERAN Richardson is desperate to live the Wembley dream with Sunderland – five years after playing in the opening game at the national stadium.

ex-Sunderland boss Peter Reid predicts FA Cup classic

PETER Reid reckons that the FA Cup draw which pits his two former clubs, Sunderland and Everton against each other, could produce a cup classic.

JUMPING FOR JOY ... Sunderland's Sebastian Larsson celebrates after watching Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain score an own goal during the FA Cup 5th Round clash between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.

Match Report: Sunderland 2 Arsenal 0

THE omens swirling around the Stadium of Light are becoming harder to ignore.

DOWN BUT NOT OUT ... Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger appears dejected on the touchline during the FA Cup Fifth Round match at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill supports Arsene Wenger

MARTIN O’Neill offered moral support to Arsene Wenger after the Gunners’ hunt for a trophy this season was ended by the Black Cats at the weekend.

TRIBUTE ... Martin O'Neill described Niall Quinn as 'Mr Sunderland'.

‘Niall Quinn is Mr Sunderland’ says Martin O’Neill

BLACK Cats manager Martin O’Neill today paid his own tribute to Niall Quinn, calling him ‘Mr Sunderland’.

NIALL QUINN ... leaving Sunderland to spend more time with his family.

Niall Quinn quits Sunderland after six years

SUNDERLAND AFC has today announced Niall Quinn has decided to step down from his role at the football club after six years.

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TRUSTED FRIEND ... Ellis Short says Niall Quinn is a Sunderland legend.

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short’s tribute to ‘legend’ Quinn

SUNDERLAND owner and chairman Ellis Short has paid tribute to Niall Quinn after the Irishman announced he is to sever his links with the club.

WONDERFUL LEGACY ... Margaret Bryne paid tribute to Niall Quinn's achievements at Sunderland.

Niall Quinn’s ‘wonderful legacy’ to Sunderland

SUNDERLAND chief executive Margaret Byrne spoke of the ‘wonderful legacy’ Niall Quinn leaves at the Stadium of Light after he quit after six years at Sunderland.

Transfer Rumours: Monday, February 20

IT’S all quiet on the Sunderland and Newcastle fronts, but Wolves Aston Villa, Tottenham and Liverpool are among the clubs making the news today.

Sunderland's Lee Cattermole (right) and Everton's Leon Osman battle for the ball during the Boxing Day clash at the Stadium of Light, which ended 1-1. They must now face each other again in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Sunderland have to face bogey side Everton away in FA Cup quarter-finals

SUNDERLAND will have to travel to Goodison Park to face bogey side Everton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Sunderland's Lee Cattermole (left) and Arsenal's Alex Song battle for the ball.

Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole says team fully deserved their 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal

SUNDERLAND midfielder Lee Cattermole said the 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal was just reward for the Black Cats.

John O'Shea is warning that Arsenal will be no pushovers this evening.

Sunderland’s John O’Shea warns Arsenal will still be dangerous, despite Milan hammering

JOHN O’Shea believes Arsenal can cope with the rigours of a midweek trip to Europe – and that Sunderland must be at their best to beat the Gunners.

Jack Colback says his midfield colleagues have helped him become a better player.

Sunderland’s Jack Colback says team-mates David Vaughan and Craig Gardner have been an inspiration to him

JACK Colback says David Vaughan and Craig Gardner have helped make him a better player by providing extra competition for places in Sunderland’s midfield this season.

Ryan Noble during his loan spell at Derby County.

Sunderland’s Ryan Noble could make loan move to Hartlepool United

HARTLEPOOL United are pondering a loan move for Sunderland striker Ryan Noble.

James McClean is developing a love affair with the Sunderland fans.

Sunderland’s James McClean leaves boss O’Neill amazed at his brilliance

MARTIN O’Neill says he has been taken aback by wing wonder James McClean’s rise to prominence.

Transfer Rumours update: Friday, February 17

IT’S quiet on Sunderland front today, but one Newcastle star is the subject of some interest, while Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Fulham, Caridff, Derby, Tottenham and Blackburn are among the other sides making the headlines.